Reversible necktie

ABSTRACT

A completely reversible necktie which contains no visible seams and can be manufactured in a number of manners contingent on the materials present and the needs of the manufacturer. The ties are manufactured utilizing run stitches, satin stitches and zig zag stitches, in several combinations.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates in general to neckties, and in particular to reversible neckties, void of any visible seems.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Various clothing manufacturers have created and people have worn neckties comprised of such materials as cloth, silk, and even leather for both a decorative and functional article of clothing.

In past years, innovations to the aesthetic and utility features of neckties have been developed. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,584,618 granted to Mirharooni, exhibits a necktie including an overlapping pleat formed on the front surface of the necktie and extending between the two side edges which defines a location for the insertion of an adhesive blank label for allowing a wearer to personalize the necktie with a custom recordation.

Further, U.S. Pat. No. 6,205,587, granted to Shiffler features a reversible dual necktie and method of constructing the same wherein, in one preferred embodiment, complete single four-in-hand type first and second neckties are provided with releasable and cooperable first and second fasteners attached to tie posterior sides of said ties in predetermined locations coordinated for inter-coupling cooperation. The ties are releasably assembled together by juxtaposing the posterior sides of the two ties in mutually facing relation with the fasteners mutually registered and then inter-coupling the fasteners to thereby provide a dual reversible necktie. However, no innovations allowing for a reversible necktie devoid of visible seems have been achieved. Further, no innovations illustrating a reversible necktie without utilizing multiple ties, fastened together have been achieved.

It is therefore desirable to have a reversible necktie free from the limitations and shortcomings of the prior art. It is desirable to have a reversible necktie that does not exhibit any seems and also retains the ability to hide the pattern of the opposing side. Further, it is desirable to have a reversible necktie design that is capable of utilizing various materials.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a reversible necktie design that exhibits no visible seems and is capable of utilizing various materials.

Additionally, it is an object of the present invention to present a reversible necktie that does not incorporate multiple neckties. Further, it is an object of the present invention to present a reversible necktie that does not incorporate multiple fasteners. Additionally, it is an object of the present invention to present a reversible necktie that incorporates a single permanent component.

It is also an object of the present invention to illustrate a multiplicity of methods of manufacturing a reversible neckties.

The present invention comprises a seemless, reversible necktie, manufactured in multiple different manners. By piecing together non-like necktie materials on either side of a reversible necktie, the present invention saves closet space and luggage space since the user now has two neckties occupying the space of one.

Further the present invention can also be utilized to create like sided ties, that can be utilized when one side of the tie becomes stained or unusable for any reason and the user is unable to retrieve another tie.

In one embodiment, the reversible, double sided neck tie may be manufactured as follows: In Step 1, place one piece of fabric on top of another. In Step 2, outlines of the two tie sections are drawn on the fabric with tailor chalk. In Step 3, the fabrics are stitched together along the outline with a run stitch. In Step 4, the two sections of the tie are cut out and the lining is put on top of each section. Subsequently, the two pieces are pulled inside out. In Step 5 the two pieces of the tie are stitched together with a zig zag stitch. Finally, in Step 6 the tie is ironed to flatten both sides.

This very method may be utilized to create a reversible necktie from three or more pieces if need arises. Lengths of straight ended portions can be placed in between the tie shaped portions, thus yielding a tie of three or more components.

In another embodiment, the reversible, double sided neck tie may be manufactured as follows: In Step 1, place one piece of fabric on top of another. In Step 2 an outline of the tie is drawn on the fabric with tailor chalk. In Step 3, the fabrics are stitched together along the outline with a run stitch. In Step 4, the tie is cut out and the inside lining is placed on top of the tie, and the tie is subsequently pulled inside out through the side hole. In Step 5, a run stitch is utilized to shut the hole where the tie was pulled through. Finally, in Step 6, the tie is ironed in order to flatten both sides.

In another embodiment, the reversible, double sided necktie may be manufactured as follows: In Step 1, place one piece of fabric on top of another. In Step 2, the outline of the tie is drawn on the fabric with tailor chalk. In Step 3, the fabrics are stitched together along the outline with a run stitch. In Step 4, the tie is cut out and the inside lining is put on top of the tie. The tie is subsequently pulled inside out. In Step 5, the end of the tie is stitched together with a satin stitch. Finally, in Step 6, the tie is ironed to flatten both sides.

In another embodiment, the reversible, double sided necktie may be manufactured as follows: In Step 1, place one piece of fabric on top of another. In Step 2, the outline of the tie is drawn on the fabric with tailor chalk. In Step 3, the fabrics are stitched together along the outline with a run stitch. In Step 4, the tie is cut out and the inside lining is put on top of the tie. The tie is subsequently pulled inside out. In Step 5, the end of the tie is stitched together with a run stitch. Finally, in Step 6, the tie is ironed to flatten both sides.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will be recognized when the following description is considered along with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of one piece of fabric on top of another in preparation for processing.

FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the outlines of two necktie shaped sections drawn on the upper piece of fabric with tailor chalk.

FIG. 3 is an isometric view of the fabrics stitched together along the outlines of two necktie shaped sections with a run stitch.

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the outlines of two necktie shaped sections stitched together, cut out of the material and pulled inside out with a lining placed inside.

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the outlines of two necktie shaped sections, placed end to end for stitching together to form one reversible necktie.

FIG. 6 is an isometric view of the finished reversible necktie exhibiting the zig-zig stitch joining the two necktie shaped sections.

FIG. 7 is an isometric view of the outlines of two necktie shaped sections and a straight section drawn on the upper piece of fabric with tailor chalk in order to prepare for manufacturing a three piece reversible necktie.

FIG. 8 is an isometric view of the stitched together outlines of two necktie shaped sections and the stitched together outline of a straight section, stitched using a run stitch.

FIG. 9 is top plan view of the stitched together outlines of two necktie shaped sections and the stitched together outline of a straight section, cut out of the material and pulled inside out with a lining placed inside.

FIG. 10 is a top plan view of the stitched together outlines of two necktie shaped sections and the stitched together outline of a straight section, all three placed end to end for stitching together to form one reversible necktie.

FIG. 11 is an isometric view of the finished reversible necktie exhibiting the zig-zig stitch joining the two necktie shaped sections to opposing ends of the straight section.

FIG. 12 is an isometric view of the outline of a complete necktie shaped section drawn on the upper piece of fabric with tailor chalk.

FIG. 13 is an isometric view of the outline of a complete necktie shaped section stitched along the outlines with a run stitch but leaving a small area unstitched along one side.

FIG. 14 is top plan view of the outline of the complete necktie shaped section cut out of the material and pulled inside out through the small unstitched area, with a lining placed inside.

FIG. 15 is top plan view of the outline of the complete necktie shaped section illustrating the addition of a final run stitch over the small unstitched area.

FIG. 16 is an isometric view of the complete reversible necktie illustrating the minimally stitched area on the side.

FIG. 17 is an isometric view of the outline of a complete necktie shaped section drawn on the upper piece of fabric with tailor chalk.

FIG. 18 is an isometric view of the outline of a complete necktie shaped section stitched along the outlines with a run stitch but leaving the lower ends unstitched.

FIG. 19 is top plan view of the outline of the complete necktie shaped section cut out of the material and pulled inside out through the unstitched lower ends, with a lining placed inside.

FIG. 20 is top plan view of the outline of the complete necktie shaped section illustrating the addition of a final satin stitch over the unstitched lower ends.

FIG. 21 is an isometric view of the complete reversible necktie illustrating the lower ends stitched with a satin stitch.

FIG. 22 is an isometric view of the outline of a complete necktie shaped section drawn on the upper piece of fabric with tailor chalk.

FIG. 23 is an isometric view of the outline of a complete necktie shaped section stitched along the outlines with a run stitch but leaving the lower ends unstitched.

FIG. 24 is top plan view of the outline of the complete necktie shaped section cut out of the material and creating flaps on the lower ends and then pulled inside out through the unstitched lower ends, with a lining placed inside.

FIG. 25 is an isometric view of the outline of the complete necktie shaped section illustrating the tucking in of the flaps and the addition of the addition of a final run stitch over the unstitched lower ends.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an upper piece of fabric 1 on a lower piece 2 in preparation for manufacturing. FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the outlines of two necktie shaped sections 3 drawn on the upper piece of fabric with tailor chalk. FIG. 3 is an isometric view of the fabrics stitched together along the outlines of two necktie shaped sections 3 with a run stitch. FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the outlines of two necktie shaped sections 3 stitched through the upper piece of fabric 1 and the lower piece 2, cut out of the material and pulled inside out with a lining placed inside 3. FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the outlines of the two necktie shaped sections 3, placed end to end for stitching together to form one reversible necktie. FIG. 6 is an isometric view of the completed reversible necktie 4 exhibiting the zig-zig stitch 5 joining the two necktie shaped sections 3. Further illustrated is the inner lining 6 which reinforces the necktie and allows the necktie to maintain its shape.

FIG. 7 is an isometric view of the outlines of two necktie shaped sections 7 and a straight section 8, drawn on the upper piece of fabric with tailor chalk in order to prepare for manufacturing a three piece reversible necktie. FIG. 8 is an isometric view of the stitched together outlines of two necktie shaped sections 7 and the stitched together outline of a straight section 8, stitched using a run stitch and leaving the end sections unstitched.

FIG. 9 is top plan view of the stitched together outlines of two necktie shaped sections 7 and the stitched together outline of a straight section 8, cut out of the material and pulled inside out with a lining placed inside. FIG. 10 is a top plan view of the stitched together outlines of two necktie shaped sections 7 and the stitched together outline of a straight section 8, all three placed end to end for stitching together to form one reversible necktie. FIG. 11 is an isometric view of the finished reversible necktie exhibiting the zig-zig stitches 5 joining the two necktie shaped sections to opposing ends of the straight section.

FIG. 12 is an isometric view of the outline of a complete necktie shaped section 9 drawn on the upper piece of fabric with tailor chalk. FIG. 13 is an isometric view of the outline of a complete necktie shaped section 9 stitched along the outlines with a run stitch but leaving a small area unstitched along one side. FIG. 14 is top plan view of the outline of the complete necktie shaped section 9 cut out of the material and pulled inside out through the small unstitched area 10, with a lining placed inside. FIG. 15 is top plan view of the outline of the complete necktie shaped section illustrating the addition of a final run stitch over the small unstitched area. FIG. 16 is an isometric view of the complete reversible necktie illustrating the minimally stitched area on the side.

FIG. 17 is an isometric view of the outline of a complete necktie shaped section 11 drawn on the upper piece of fabric with tailor chalk. FIG. 18 is an isometric view of the outline of a complete necktie shaped section 11 stitched along the outlines with a run stitch but leaving the lower ends unstitched 12. FIG. 19 is top plan view of the outline of the complete necktie shaped section 11 cut out of the material and pulled inside out through the unstitched lower ends 12, with a lining placed inside. FIG. 20 is a top plan view of the outline of the complete necktie shaped section 11, illustrating the addition of a final satin stitch 13 over the unstitched lower ends 12. FIG. 21 is an isometric view of the complete reversible necktie illustrating the lower ends stitched with a satin stitch 14.

FIG. 22 is an isometric view of the outline of a complete necktie shaped section 15 drawn on the upper piece of fabric with tailor chalk. FIG. 23 is an isometric view of the outline of a complete necktie shaped section 15, stitched along the outlines with a run stitch but leaving the lower ends 16 unstitched. FIG. 24 is top plan view of the outline of the complete necktie shaped section cut out of the material and creating flaps 17 on the lower ends and then pulled inside out through the unstitched lower ends, with a lining placed inside. FIG. 25 is top plan view of the outline of the complete necktie shaped section 15 illustrating the tucking in of the flaps 17 and the addition of a final run stitch 18 over the unstitched lower ends 16.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that invention may be practiced in a variety of ways, including a number of styles and materials, without departing from the spirit and the scope of the claimed invention. Accordingly, the preceding descriptions are meant to illustrate, rather than limit the scope invention. 

1. A reversible necktie comprising: at least two fabrics stitched together.
 2. The reversible necktie of claim 1 wherein an inner lining is located between said two fabrics.
 3. The reversible necktie of claim 1 wherein said at least two fabrics are stitched together by series of run stitches.
 4. The reversible necktie of claim 1 further comprising a first necktie shaped section containing a rectangular end and a second necktie shaped section containing a rectangular end.
 5. The reversible necktie of claim 4 wherein said first necktie shaped section and said second necktie shaped section are stitched together at said rectangular ends.
 6. The reversible necktie of claim 1 wherein said first necktie shaped section and said second necktie shaped section are stitched together by series of zig-zag stitches.
 7. The reversible necktie of claim 4 wherein a third rectangular shaped section is stitched to the rectangular ends of said first necktie shaped sections and said second necktie shaped sections.
 8. The reversible necktie of claim 7 wherein said third rectangular shaped section is stitched to said first and second necktie shaped sections using a series of zig-zag stitches.
 9. The reversible necktie of claim 1 further comprising a first and a second side edge, a first and second upper edge and at least one lower edge.
 10. The reversible necktie of claim 7 wherein said at least one lower edge possesses a satin stitch.
 11. The reversible necktie of claim 9 further comprising two lower edges.
 12. The reversible necktie of claim 11 wherein said two lower edges possess a satin stitch.
 13. A method of manufacturing a reversible necktie comprising: placing a first piece of fabric on top of a second piece of fabric; drawing an outline of at least two necktie shaped sections on said first piece of fabric, said outline including a first and second side edge, a first and second upper edge and a lower edge; stitching said at least two necktie shaped sections to connect said first piece of fabric and second piece of fabric substantially together along said first and second side edges of said outline and said first and second upper edges of said outline with a run stitch; cutting said stitched together outline of a necktie from said first piece of fabric and second piece of fabric; placing an inside lining on top of said stitched together outline of a necktie from said first piece of fabric and second piece of fabric; pulling said stitched together outline of a necktie through said lower edge of the stitched together first piece of fabric and second piece of fabric unstitched. placing said at least two necktie shaped sections end to end; stitching together said lower ends of said at least two necktie shaped sections utilizing a zig-zag stitch; ironing said stitched together outline of a necktie.
 14. A method of manufacturing a reversible necktie comprising: placing a first piece of fabric on top of a second piece of fabric; drawing an outline of a necktie on said first piece of fabric, said outline including a first and second side edge, a first and second upper edge and a first and second lower edge; stitching said outline of said necktie through said first piece of fabric and second piece of fabric together along said first side edge, said first and second upper edges and said first and second lower edges of said outline with a run stitch; stitching said second side edge substantially, leaving an unstitched area; cutting said stitched together outline of a necktie from said first piece of fabric and second piece of fabric; placing an inside lining on top of said stitched together outline of a necktie; pulling said stitched together outline of a necktie inside out through said unstitched area; placing a run stitch in said unstitched area; ironing said stitched together outline of a necktie.
 15. A method of manufacturing a reversible necktie comprising: placing a first piece of fabric on top of a second piece of fabric; drawing an outline of a necktie on said first piece of fabric, said outline including a first and second side edge, a first and second upper edge and a first and second lower edge; stitching said outline of said necktie through said first piece of fabric and second piece of fabric together along said first and second side edge, said first and second upper edges with a run stitch; cutting said stitched together outline of a necktie from said first piece of fabric and second piece of fabric; placing an inside lining on top of said stitched together outline of a necktie; pulling said stitched together outline of a necktie inside out through said unstitched a first and second lower edge area; placing a satin stitch in said first and second end; ironing said stitched together outline of a necktie.
 16. A method of manufacturing a reversible necktie comprising: placing a first piece of fabric on top of a second piece of fabric; drawing an outline of a necktie on said first piece of fabric, said outline including a first and second side edge, a first and second upper edge and a first and second lower edge; stitching said outline of said necktie through said first piece of fabric and second piece of fabric together along said first and second side edge and said first and second upper edges with a run stitch; cutting said stitched together outline of a necktie from said first piece of fabric and second piece of fabric, creating a first flap on said first piece of fabric and a second flap on said second piece of fabric; placing an inside lining on top of said stitched together outline of a necktie; pulling said stitched together outline of a necktie inside out through said unstitched area; folding said first and second flap inside said stitched together outline of a tie; placing a run stitch in said first and second lower edge; ironing said stitched together outline of a necktie. 